Category Archives: Turkey

Pamukkale natural pools and around – travel report

And so 1001 Milez Expedition in Turkey has reached marvelous Pamukkale. From ancient times springs have washed out calcium here. Yes, yes, not salt but calcium. From Roman times this hill was used as SPA and thermal resort. Nowadays its under UNESCO protection. See how it was looking during Roman times – with main street … Continue reading Pamukkale natural pools and around – travel report

Istanbul during Ramazan – the most sacred month for Muslims

Austrumu naktis. Cik daudz gan par tām bērnībā lasīts! Un pusmēness – neiztrūkstošs atribūts gan oficiālajās valstu regālijās, gan lūgšanas namu – mošeju noformējumā. Islāma valstīs visi svarīgākie notikumi ir saistīti ar Mēness kalendāru. Gads sākas ar Hidžras dienu, kad Muhameds pārcēlās no Mekas uz Medīnu (skat arī adventures.lv Sahāras piezīmēs), bet savu kulmināciju sasniedz … Continue reading Istanbul during Ramazan – the most sacred month for Muslims